Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF02244
Job Title
Manager, Projects I (Small Projects)
Position Number
Job code # (100657)
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 12
Pay Grade Range
Salary Hiring Range: $80,000 - $86,000
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department
Capital Program Design & Delivery - Small Projects
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/12/2026. Applications received after 11/12/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide project management services to the University community for construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects. Provide technical and management assistance to URI's Office of Capital Program Design & Delivery - Small Projects to coordinate with Campus Design, Capital Construction, Planning & Real Estate Development and Facilities Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and coordinate URI personnel to develop design and spatial, physical efficiencies within existing building systems.
Coordinate work with consultants and contractors for small projects.
Develop programs and work with committees to achieve the Capital Program Design & Delivery - Small Projects' goals and requirements.
Manage, inspect and document construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects.
Manage design and construction contracts.
Conduct field inspections and surveys of campus grounds to document existing conditions.
Determine necessary repairs and upgrades for efficient and reliable use and operations.
Develop and complete budgets, schedules, permits and reports as required.
Perform regulatory review and research to determine requirements and to insure University compliance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers; word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil or mechanical engineering or a related field.
2. Minimum of five years of cumulative experience in design, project management, and construction administration.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of building code requirements and standard construction details; Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing data and writing reports.
7. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
8. Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated design experience in multiple types of buildings.
2. Demonstrated experience in A/E office.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff and contractors.
4. Demonstrated computer skills (including, MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Access and MS Projects.)
Environmental Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered. The potential exists where noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils and wearing a respirator might also be encountered. This position involves traveling throughout the University and could on occasion require bending, reaching, ascending and descending ladders and stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, and hearing. This position requires 24-hour call back in cases of emergency and supervisory presence, when required, on all shifts.
Posting Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment
Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17237
